Golf shoe brush

ABSTRACT

An attachment for fastening a brush to a shoe. The attachment having a first (horizontal) flange extending to a second (vertical) flange. The first flange attaching to the sole of the shoe, with the second flange attaching to a wiping element such as a brush. The attachment could alternatively be provided with a disk-like single flange having threading allowing the attachment to be screwed into a standard golf shoe threaded spike hole.

PRIORITY

[0001] This application is a Continuation-In-Part of the utilityapplication filed on May 15, 2002 entitled Golf Shoe Brush bearing Ser.No. 10/146,261.

DESCRIPTION Background of the Invention

[0002] Field of the Invention. The present invention generally relatesto sporting goods, and more particularly relates to athletic shoes andattachments for athletic shoes.

[0003] Background Information. In the sport of golfing, a club is usedto strike a ball lying upon or slightly elevated above a ground surface.Through this process, frequently the head of the golf club will becomesoiled with pieces of vegetation, soil, and other pieces of detrituswhen the club engages the ball at or near the surface of the ground.This club head soiling is accentuated when the golf club is utilized ona driving range and dozens to hundreds of ball strikes occur within ashort period of time. This club head soiling effects the use andaccuracy of the club and must regularly be removed.

[0004] Golfers have utilized many different means for cleaning soil,grass clippings, sand and dew from golf heads. For instance, it is knownto carry a “golf towel.” The golf towel is merely a cloth towel, oftenable to be directly attached to the golfer's golf bag, which is used towipe down the golf club's face and any other soiled surface. However,golf towels are not very abrasive and thus have a difficult timeremoving ground in dirt. Such towels are also frequently soiled to thepoint where they need to be washed, and they are typically, asmentioned, connected to the golf bag which often at times is not inclose proximity to the golfer.

[0005] Another device utilized by golfers for removing of soil and othermaterials from the golf club face is a handheld golf brush. Such ahandheld brush has a handle having extending from it a number ofbristles, typically of a stiff synthetic material or metal. Such a brushis typically connected to the golf bag, which is not always near to thegolfer. Utilization of a golf brush is awkward in that the user oftenneeds to hold the club in one hand and the brush in the other hand whilescrubbing the clubface. A golf brush typically is useless for removingdew or grass from the golf club head.

[0006] A third type of device is a small housing containing two brushesof varying materials that are enclosed in a housing and can typically becarried in the pocket of a golfer. One brush at a time can be used bypushing up through an opening in either end of the housing. Thedisadvantage to this product is that it can be difficult to use forthose with poor hand strength, and requires a certain level of dexterityto operate. Furthermore, any material removed from the face of the golfclub is likely to end up back in the golfer's pocket.

[0007] What is needed is a device for use in cleaning soiled golf clubfaces, which is an improvement over the prior art in that it is abrasiveenough to remove soil which has become encrusted upon the club headface, which is never located in a position distant from the golferthereby making the golfer have easy and convenient access to the device,which is easy and non-awkward to use, and which does not clutter ordirty the clothing of the user. The present invention solves theseneeds.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The present invention is an attachment for fastening a brush to ashoe. In the preferred embodiments, this shoe is a golf shoe and thebrush is used to clean golf club heads.

[0009] In one embodiment the golf shoe wiping attachment is adapted tobe attached to a golfer's shoe for cleaning golf club heads. Such agolfer's shoe will have a side wall. The attachment itself comprises agenerally L-shaped bracket having a first flange generally perpendicularto a second flange. The first flange being formed with at least oneorifice defined therein able to receive and to be frictionally held by asingle spike projecting from the underside of the golfer's shoe. Thesecond flange having an inner side opposite an outer side. The innerside facing and generally perpendicular to the golfer's shoe side wallwhen the first flange is frictionally held by the spike. The attachmentfurther comprises a wiping element for wiping, contacting or scrubbing asurface. Furthermore, the attachment comprises a connection for securingthe wiping element to the second flange, this wiping element extendingfrom the golfer's shoe generally perpendicular to and away from theouter side of the second flange. This wiping element being operative toclean a golf club head by a sweeping movement of said golf club headagainst the same. In this embodiment, it is preferred that the wipingelement is a brush. In this embodiment, it is preferred that thisattachment embodiment also comprise a plurality of overlapping orificesthereby allowing said attachment second flange to be spaced a desireddistance from said golf shoe side wall. In this embodiment, it is alsopreferred that the connection for securing be releasable, therebyallowing the wiping element to be detached from the second flange.

[0010] In a second embodiment, the golf shoe brush attachment is adaptedto be attached to a golfer's shoe for cleaning golf club heads. Theattachment comprises a disk-like flange having an upper surface, thisdisk-like flange for placement underneath and in contact with the soleof the golfer's shoe. This disk-like flange also having an opposingbottom surface. The attachment further comprises a plurality ofbristles, these bristles extending down from the bottom surface for theflange. These bristles for cleaning golf club heads. The attachmentfurther comprises a fastener extending from the upper surface. Thisfastener for removably attaching the attachment to the golfer's shoe. Inthis embodiment, it is preferred that the fastener comprise a threadedstud extending axially up from the upper surface, this stud for screwinginto the bottom of the golfer's shoe, preferably into a threaded holeprovided therein.

[0011] In yet another embodiment, the present invention comprises aremovable athletic shoe attachment for use with an athletic shoe havinga sole. This attachment comprising a disk-like flange for fitting in asnug and gripping manner against the shoe sole; a plurality of bristlesextending down from the bottom surface of the flange for supplyingbrushing surface for brushing an object; and a threaded stud integrallyformed with and extending up from the center of the upper surface of theflange for removably attaching the attachment to the athletic shoe.

[0012] Still other objects and advantages of the present invention willbecome readily apparent to those skilled in this art from the followingdetailed description wherein I have shown and described only thepreferred embodiment of the invention, simply by way of illustration ofthe best mode contemplated by carrying out my invention. As will berealized, the invention is capable of modification in various obviousrespects all without departing from the invention. Accordingly, thedrawings and description of the preferred embodiment are to be regardedas illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013]FIG. 1 is an environmental view of a first embodiment of thepresent invention.

[0014]FIG. 2 is an environmental view of a second embodiment of thepresent invention.

[0015]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the presentinvention.

[0016]FIG. 4 is a reverse perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 3.

[0017]FIG. 5 is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 3.

[0018]FIG. 6 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 3.

[0019]FIG. 7 is an environmental view of a fourth embodiment of thepresent invention.

[0020]FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7.

[0021]FIG. 9 is a top view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7.

[0022]FIG. 10 is a side view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7.

[0023]FIG. 11 is an end view of the embodiment view shown in FIG. 7.

[0024]FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the presentinvention.

[0025]FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of the presentinvention.

[0026]FIG. 14 is a side, environmental view of a seventh embodiment ofthe present invention.

[0027]FIG. 15 is a second side sequential view of the embodiment shownin FIG. 14.

[0028]FIG. 16 is a third side sequential view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 14.

[0029]FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an eighth embodiment of thepresent invention.

[0030]FIG. 18 is a top view of a ninth embodiment of the presentinvention.

[0031]FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional side view of the embodiment of FIG.18.

[0032]FIG. 20 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 18.

[0033]FIG. 21 is a side view of a tenth embodiment of the presentinvention.

[0034]FIG. 22 is a partial side view of the embodiment of FIG. 21.

[0035]FIG. 23 is a partial perspective view of the embodiment of FIG.21.

[0036]FIG. 24 is an environmental side view of an eleventh embodiment ofthe present invention.

[0037]FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of the embodiment of FIG.24.

[0038]FIG. 26 is a perspective view of a twelfth embodiment of thepresent invention shown installed on a shoe.

[0039]FIG. 27 is an exploded, perspective view of the embodiment of FIG.26.

[0040]FIG. 28 is an exploded, perspective view of a thirteenthembodiment of the present invention.

[0041]FIG. 29 is a front view of a fourteenth embodiment of the presentinvention shown installed on a shoe.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0042] While the invention is susceptible of various modifications andalternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments thereof havebeen shown in the drawings and will be described below in detail. Itshould be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit theinvention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, theinvention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, andequivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention asdefined in the claims.

[0043] The present invention is an attachment for fastening a wipingelement to a shoe. Any type shoe can be used, as can any wiping element.In the preferred embodiments, the present invention is an improved golfshoe brush attachment adapted to be attached to a golfer's shoe for usein the cleaning of golf club heads and other items, such as golf cleats.The term “brush” is used within this application both for a wipingelement of the present invention in general (which may or may not havebristles), but also for bristled embodiments of the wiping element, suchusage not intended to be a limitation.

[0044] Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, shown are the two mainembodiments of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows the golf shoe toebrush embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is shown usedupon a golf shoe 3 having a number of cleats 2 and a sole 6. The golfshoe brush attachment 10 comprises a disc-like flange 50 attaching tothe sole 6 of the shoe 3 through use of a fastener, such as thethreading used by a standard golf shoe spike. The disc like flange 50having a number of bristles 56 extending therefrom. In this embodiment,the preferred placement of the golf shoe brush attachment 10 would be asa replacement of the toe cleat, as shown.

[0045] Referring now to FIG. 2, the other main embodiment of the golfshoe brush attachment 100 utilizes a first flange 20 extending to asecond flange (not shown) to which a wiping element 40 attaches. Thefirst flange 20 having at least one orifice defined therethrough forreceiving the stud of a golf spike 102. The golf shoe brush attachment100 is able to be attached to the golf shoe 3 through first unscrewingan existing golf shoe spike 102, aligning the orifice of the firstflange 20 with the spike's 102 threaded orifice located in the shoe'ssole 6 and then inserting the spike stud of the spike 102 through theorifice and into the threaded hole located within the sole 6 of the golfshoe 3. Removal of such an embodiment is just as easy—it is removed byunscrewing and removing the spike 102 retaining the golf shoe brushattachment 100, removing the golf shoe brush attachment 100, andreplacing the golf spike 102.

[0046] Preferably, the golf shoe brush attachment 100 is located at theforemost outside golf shoe heel spike location, as shown. However,placement of the golf shoe brush attachment 100 could be made at anygolf shoe spike location, with the outside spikes obviously being morepreferred than the inside spikes.

[0047] Referring now to FIGS. 3 through 6, shown is one embodiment ofthe golf shoe brush cleat attachment 10 embodiment of the presentinvention. This embodiment comprises a disc-like flange 50, preferablesimilar in size and structure as a typical golf shoe spike disc-likeflange. This disc like flange 50 having an upper surface 52 opposite abottom surface 54. Extending from the upper surface 52 is a fastener 58,such as the threaded stud 60 shown. This threaded stud 60 being of thesame threading as a usual golf shoe spike thereby enabling said stud tobe easily screwed into an existing threaded spike orifice located in agolf shoe's sole. The length, diameter and threading of the threadedstud 60 may be varied to accommodate many different makes, models andstyles of golf shoes. The disc-like flange and the fastener can becomposed of any suitable material, but will be composed most preferablyof a plastic.

[0048] Extending from the bottom surface 54 are a plurality of bristles56. In this embodiment, it is preferred that these bristles be generallyperpendicular to the bottom surface, however angular mounts are alsopossible. The preferred bristle matter of composition is nylon, howeverother bristle compositions are also possible, including, but not limitedto animal hair, plastics, composites and metals. Any number of bristlesor clusters of bristles may be utilized with the present invention, forinstance the entire bottom surface 54 may be covered with bristles. Thetype, length, orientation, manufacture and style of the bristles used onone attachment can be varied as well.

[0049] Preferably at least one fastening notch 62 (ideally an opposingpair as shown) are provided for allowing a user to utilize a key orother device to assist in the screwing or unscrewing of the threadedstud 60 into a threaded golf shoe spike hole located within a golf shoesole.

[0050] Referring now to FIGS. 7 though 11, shown is one embodiment ofthe golf shoe brush side attachment 100 embodiment of the presentinvention. In this embodiment, the golf shoe brush attachment 100attaches to a golf shoe 3 through the attachment's first flange 20 beingheld against the heel/sole 6 of the shoe 3 by a spike 102. Thisembodiment of the golf shoe brush attachment 100 comprises a firstflange 20 extending to a second flange 30. It is preferred that thefirst flange 20 be generally perpendicular to the second flange 30.

[0051] The first flange 20 having at least one orifice 22 able toreceive therethrough the spike stud of a golf shoe spike. In such amanner, the present invention can be attached to the sole of a golfshoe. In this embodiment, the second flange 30 has an inner side 32 andan outer side 34. This inner side 32 generally facing the shoe side wall8, whereas in use the outer side 34 generally faces away from said shoeside wall 8. Attaching to the second flange 30 is the wiping element 40.

[0052] It is preferred that such an attachment be releasable so that thewiping element 40 can be attached and detached to the second flange 30.For instance, the embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 through 11 so the use of asqueeze clip buckle style attachment, whereby attaching to the secondflange 30 is the male portion of the buckle, and formed within thewiping element 40 is the female portion of the buckle. Other releasableattachments include but are not limited to: hook-and-loop styleattachments, magnets, snaps, adhesives, groves, dove tails, etc. Inbeing detachable, the present invention can be selectively removed fromthe golfer's shoe, a benefit to the golfer should the golfer prefer notto have the attachment 100 attached and/or visible when the golfer isnot on the course or at the driving range. While releasable attachmentis preferred it is also understood that the wiping element could befixedly attached to the second flange.

[0053] In this embodiment, extending from the wiping attachment 40,preferably generally perpendicular to the second flange 30, are aplurality of bristles 42. These bristles may be shaped however desiredby the user or manufacturer and are not intended to be limited to thegently sloping embodiment shown in the figures. For instance, the brushshape could be rectangular, circular, triangular, etc. Any number rowsof bristles may be used, or a single stand of bristles may be present.These bristles may comprise animal hair, synthetic materials, or evenstiff a metal.

[0054] Alternatively, the wiping attachment 40 may comprise a putterbrush 43 comprising a cloth, chamois, foam, sponge or other absorbentmaterial for wiping dew and grass off a putter face, as shown in FIG.17. Another embodiment of putter wiping element may comprise a rubber orother fabrication wiping blade for wiping dew, sand, etc. off the putterface, such a wiping blade similar to a windshield wiper blade or asqueegee blade.

[0055] Alternatively, the wiping attachment may comprise a combinationof putter wiping element (having an absorbent material thereon) and abrush element (having bristles for scrubbing). For example, a horizontalbrush with a vertical putter wiping cylinder extending vertically abovethe brush.

[0056] These wiping attachment options showing that a variety ofinterchangeable wiping attachment/elements can be provided for differentuses and conditions.

[0057] Another style of releasable attachment is shown in FIGS. 26-28.Referring initially to FIGS. 26-27, shown is another embodiment of anattachment 400. This attachment 400 having a first flange 320 definingan orifice 322 for receiving there through the threaded stud 60 of agolf shoe 3 spike 2 thereby permitting the attachment to be attached tothe sole 6 of said shoe. The first flange 320 extending to a secondflange 330, this second flange configured for attachment to a wipingelement 340 bearing bristles 344 or other cleaning device. As shownparticularly in FIG. 27, the wiping element 340 configured forattachment to the second flange 330 through use of a friction fit,namely a dovetail joint. In this embodiment, the wiping element having agenerally semi-cylindrical brush bristle shape.

[0058] Likewise, FIG. 28 shown an related embodiment particularlyshowing the envisioned interchangeability of attachments, in that theattachment 500 (having a first flange 420, orifice 422, wiping element440 and cleaner 444) of FIG. 28 could easily be exchanged with theattachment 400 of FIG. 27, both of said attachments having dovetailstyle joints. The embodiment of FIG. 28 likewise showing an alternativeconfiguration of the wiping element. The wiping element may comprise anabsorbent sleeve that fits around a cylinder shape extension of thewiping element, this extension having or attaching to the dovetail stylejoint necessary for cooperation with the dovetail of the second flange.The cylinder preferably configured for generally vertical orientation.Various renditions of this style attachment are also envisioned.

[0059] Referring now to FIG. 12, shown is an alternate embodiment of agolf shoe brush attachment 100′, this embodiment showing the ability touse a spacer insert 24 within the first flange 20. This insert able tobe inserted into a trough inlaid within the first flange 20. Utilizationof such an insert would be useful where the golf shoe spike studutilized has a much narrower diameter whereby necessitating the need forsmaller diameter orifices 22′. Utilization of such an insert would allowfor greater interchangeability between the present invention and variousmakes, models and styles of golf shoes. This can be further seen in theembodiment shown in FIG. 13, which would utilize a spacer ring 26 ratherthan the spacer 24 shown in FIG. 12. This spacer ring 26 having anoutside diameter slightly smaller than the orifice 22 into which it isset.

[0060] Use of such inserts and the like allow the present invention tobe adjustable two ways. First, allowing the present invention to beusable with various different styles of shoes and therefore spikevarieties and spike post sizes. Second, the present invention would beadjustable with regard to the distance between the spike and thevertical turn (the junction between the first flange and the secondflange). This is particularly useful because the spikes on the heel of agolf shoe are typically closer to the outside edge of the sole than thespikes on the toe/ball portion of the golf shoe. Thus, the golfer wouldbe able to purchase one device able to be utilized on both the heelspikes and the toe/ball portion spikes.

[0061] Additionally, the first flange could be configured similar to theshape of a nutcracker in that it would have a hinge that would allow thefirst flange to flex laterally to separate and fit around the spike postwhile it was partially unscrewed from the spike hole. In such a manner,the first flange could be bent, flexed or stretched over the spike andthen released, thereby engaging the spike appropriately withoutnecessitating the removal of the spike from the sole.

[0062] Referring now to FIGS. 14 through 16, shown is an alternateembodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the golf shoebrush attachment 200 comprises a wiping element 40 having extendingtherefrom a pair of flanges or tabs 27, 28 wherein the flanges or tabscould cooperate with the first flange 20 and/or the second flange 30 forlocking the wiping element 40 upon the second flange 30. In theembodiment shown, the tab 27 is able to be inserted through an orifice23 defined within the first flange 20 and the second tab 28 is able toresiliently be flexed in order to snap over the top portion of thesecond flange thereby locking the wiping element having bristles 42 uponthe second flange 30.

[0063] Referring now to FIG. 18, shown is an alternative embodiment ofthe present invention. In this embodiment, the attachment 300 could alsobe used in conjunction with spikes 202 or the spikes 202 could be usedin conjunction with the attachment 300. In such an arrangement, thebristles 142 would be placed in the middle of the existing spike teeth202. The bristles 142 which are softer than the spike teeth 202 wouldthen fold or collapse allowing the spikes 202 to enter the turf. Thespike 202 could also be developed so that the brush would actuallycollapse into a recessed pocket 90 when a certain amount of force isapplied. This recessed pocket could also be filled with a compressiblematerial, such as a foam, a spring, etc. The brush 202 could notcollapse into the pocket 90 at the presence of any force or it would notwork when a clubface was rubbed against it for the purpose of cleaning.

[0064] Referring now to FIGS. 21-23, shown in an alternative embodimentfor the first and second flanges 120, 130. In this embodiment, theflanges would be made of a malleable or adjustable material that couldbe curved to fit different shoes. Creases 125 or other means for aidingin regular curving may also be provided. Additionally, the flangesthemselves could have a spike post attached to it and be screwed intothe spike hole with and then bent up and around the sole to a verticalposition to accept the brush attachment. Such a flange would preferablyalso have a number of spikes extending downwards therefrom to compensateof the spike removed. The adjustment insert could also potentially bereplaced by spike holes that were self adjusting. This may beaccomplished by having a forming material that would fit around anyspike.

[0065] Additionally, the present invention may comprise a replacementgolf spike having the invented brush/wiping attachment extending therefrom. Many replacement golf shoe spikes only require a ¼ to ½ turn inorder to lock into place. Thus, an attachment of the present inventionformed into or attaching to the spike may not hamper the attachment ofthe spike to the show, and thus may be able to be installed on a shoe insuch a manner. In such a manner, the bracket would not necessarily haveto be malleable.

[0066] Referring now to FIG. 24, shown is another embodiment of thepresent invention. In this embodiment, the attachment 400 could also beadapted to have the brush portion able to be affixed to the heel 5 ofthe golf shoe 3 using screws or an adhesive.

[0067] Likewise, the present invention may comprise a permanent bracketattached to the shoe, either permanently or releaseably. For instance,the attachment could be molded into the shoe's sole and/or heel,attached through use of an adhesive, or could be attached in any typicalmanner, including, but not limited to, molded in, bolts, screws, rivets,straps, Velcro® (hook-and-loop style attachment), adhesives, magnets,etc. In use, it is less likely that the attachment would wear, incomparison to the wiping element, and therefore the attachment could bemore integral with the wiping element considered consumable. In oneexample, as shown in FIG. 29, the attachment 600 could be formed as aportion of the sole 6 of the shoe, or having a first flange 620 which ismolded into, or otherwise integrally attached to the sole 6. Theembodiment shown having a second flange 630 and a plurality of bristles642.

[0068] Thus, in the present invention, it is envisioned that theattachment could be integral, or attached to the shoe in a number ofways, with a removable wiping attachment able to be attached thereto,thereby providing for interchangeable brushes. This attachment of theattachment to the sole/shoe can take place anyplace upon/within theshoe, including but not limited to, the bottom of the sole, theintersection of the sole and shoe upper, the tip of the shoe/sole, theheel, the bottom of the heel, between the heel and the sole, theshoelaces, etc.

[0069] Additionally, the provision of a stabilization device forinhibiting the rotation of the attachment around the axis of theattachment of with the spike is also envisioned. This can be done invarious ways. For example, the sole could be configured with aprotrusion which fits within an orifice defined within the first flange,thereby preventing rotation of the attachment. Likewise, the protrusioncould be located in the first flange and the orifice defined within thesole. Other manners of preventing the rotation of the attachment arealso envisioned, including but not limited to, hook-and-loop fasteners,adhesives, grooves; slots, channels, curves, notches, holes, ridges,snaps, etc.

[0070] Although not shown in the figures, it is expressly understoodthat the utilization of the present invention with the side embodimentsmay require the provision of a replacement spike having a longer thanaverage spike post. This longer spike post may be necessary tocompensate for the thickness of the first flange. Additionally, such aspike could be designed with a lower profile, thereby compensating forthe addition of the first flange which would reside between the spikeand the sole.

[0071] While there is shown and described the present preferredembodiment of the invention, it is to be distinctly understood that thisinvention is not limited thereto but may be variously embodied topractice within the scope of the following claims.

[0072] From the foregoing description, it will be apparent that variouschanges may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of theinvention as defined by the following claims.

I claim:
 1. A golf shoe brush attachment adapted to be attached to agolf shoe for cleaning golf club heads, said golf shoe having a sidewall, said brush attachment comprising: a generally L-shaped brackethaving a first flange generally perpendicular to a second flange, saidfirst flange formed with at least one orifice defined therein able toreceive and to engage a single spike projecting from an underside ofsaid golf shoe, said second flange having an inner side opposite anouter side, said inner side facing and generally perpendicular to saidgolf shoe side wall when said first flange is frictionally held by saidspike, said outer side defining a dovetail joint tendon for connectionwith a wiping element tendon; a wiping element for wiping a golf clubhead, said wiping element being operative to clean a golf club head by asweeping movement of said golf club head against the same, said wipingelement comprising a dovetail joint tendon extending from said wipingelement, said tendon configured to cooperate with said second flangemortise to allow for connection of said wiping element to said bracket.2. The brush attachment of claim 1, wherein said wiping elementcomprises a brush.
 3. The brush attachment of claim 1, wherein saidwiping element comprises an absorbent material.
 4. The brush attachmentof claim 1, wherein said connection between said tendon and aid mortiseis releasable, thereby allowing said wiping element to be detached fromsaid second flange.
 5. A golf shoe brush attachment adapted to beattached to a golf shoe for cleaning golf club heads, said golf shoehaving a side wall, said brush attachment comprising: a generallyL-shaped bracket having a first flange generally perpendicular to asecond flange, said first flange formed with at least one orificedefined therein able to receive and to be frictionally held by a singlespike projecting from an underside of said golfer's shoe, said secondflange having an inner side opposite an outer side, said inner sidefacing and generally perpendicular to said golfer's shoe side wall whensaid first flange is frictionally held by said spike; a wiping elementfor wiping a golf club head, said wiping element comprising a number ofbristles; and a connection for connecting said wiping element to saidsecond flange, said wiping element extending from said golf shoegenerally perpendicular to and away from said outer side of said secondflange, said wiping element being operative to clean a golf club head bya sweeping movement of said golf club head against the same.
 6. Thebrush attachment of claim 5, wherein said connection for connecting isreleasable, thereby allowing said wiping element to be detached fromsaid second flange.
 7. A golf shoe brush attachment adapted to beattached to a golf shoe for cleaning golf club heads, said golf shoehaving a side wall, said attachment comprising: a generally L-shapedbracket having a first flange generally perpendicular to a secondflange, said first flange formed with at least one orifice definedtherein able to receive and to be frictionally held by a single spikeprojecting from an underside of said golf shoe, said second flangehaving an inner side opposite an outer side, said inner side facing andgenerally perpendicular to said golf shoe side wall when said firstflange is frictionally held by said spike; a wiping element for wiping agolf club head, said wiping element comprising a number of bristles; anda connection for connecting said wiping element to said second flange,said wiping element extending from said golf shoe generallyperpendicular to and away from said outer side of said second flange,said wiping element being operative to clean a golf club head by asweeping movement of said golf club head against the same, wherein saidconnection for connecting is releasable, thereby allowing said wipingelement to be detached from said second flange.